Ann's Platform
Increasing Housing Availability & Affordability
Pocatello’s housing crunch is real. Idaho home prices and limited inventory are making it harder for families to put down roots. I will prioritize safe, affordable rentals and first-time homebuyer opportunities. Housing is the foundation of a strong, stable and prosperous community.
Attracting Businesses & Creating Jobs
Right-sized economic development is key. Our focus should be on attracting small businesses that fit Pocatello’s current infrastructure—especially given our housing challenges. I support sustainable growth that brings good jobs without overextending our resources.
Incentivizing private Infrastructure renewal
I support expanding public-private partnerships to upgrade infrastructure that lifts property values and makes it easier to get around town. By combining public input and funding with private sector innovation, we can deliver cost-effective, high-impact improvements to our neighborhoods.
Prioritizing Community Safety & High-Quality City Services
Safe, thriving neighborhoods depend on two things: well-supported first responders and modern, reliable infrastructure. I will champion competitive pay, state-of-the-art facilities, and adequate staffing for our police, firefighters, and paramedics, ensuring they have the resources to protect a growing community. At the same time, I’ll leverage true public-private partnerships—combining community input and public funding with private-sector innovation—to upgrade roads, water systems, and other essential services. Working together, we can deliver cost-effective improvements that raise property values, ease daily travel, and enhance everyone’s quality of life.
Practicing Transparency & Fiscal Responsibility
City government’s first duty is to protect and serve residents—and that starts with honest stewardship of public funds. I will fight for balanced, easy-to-read budgets that keep core services like emergency response, infrastructure, and community programs fully funded while rooting out waste. By inviting public oversight, prioritizing spending, and embracing innovative, cost-saving solutions, we can safeguard safety and quality of life without placing unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers.
Keeping our most vulnerable in-mind
Nearly half of Pocatello’s households fall into the Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) population—working hard but struggling to afford basic needs. I will keep these families front and center in policy decisions, focusing on practical solutions that improve the everyday lives of our neighbors.